John Pitchford, Norwich, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith

Summary

Discouraged by Smith's mention of the difficulties of settling the mints, but not yet abandoning his intention; sending Smith all his specimens, discusses 'Mentha sativa', 'M. gentilis', 'M. exigua', 'M. villosa', and 'M. sylvestris'.

Compliments to [James] Sowerby, intends to take his "little work" ["English botany"], "the botanist searches in vain for something to feast upon". Compliments Smith's "Icones pictae" but unable to purchase it. Encloses two 'Squilla' for determination.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN2358

From

John Pitchford

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

3 Dec 1790

Sent from

Norwich, Norfolk

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/24/73, The Linnean Society of London

Language

English

Contributor

The Linnean Society of London[View Ɛpsilon collection]

Also published in The Correspondence of Sir James Edward Smith, The Linnean Society's Archive Catalogue.

• John Pitchford
• Sir James Edward Smith